I began diving as a member of 562 Para Sqn.
T. A. back in 1970 with BSAC London Army 328 Branch. When I left the
T. A. in 1975 I joined BSAC East Ham Branch 604. However, I really
settled into serious diving when I became a member of the Billericay
Sub Aqua Club (1620) in 1980 when it formed. My first camera was a
Nikonus IVA. A couple of years later I moved on to a Canon F1, which
I housed in an Ikalite housing, accompanied by an Ikalite 225
flashgun. In 1998 I changed again to a Nikon F90, housed in an
Aquatica Housing, using a Nikon SB26 flashgun, twinned up with a
Nikon SB28 . Both of these were housed in custom
made Housings'. In 2006 I made the transition to digital by
purchasing a Nikon D70s, which I housed in a Sea and Sea housing. I
also changed the flashgun arrangement to Inons.

In 1981 I joined the British Society of
Underwater Photographers, where I got to know many underwater
photographers, some of international status. This was an invaluable
part of a learning process, which helped me develop my underwater
photography.

At a BSAC Diving Officers Conference in the
early 80's I saw an audio visual presentation of an expedition to
Norway and was totally knocked out by the power of the medium. Before
long I had my own A/V equipment and now enjoy bringing together three
of my delights, photography, diving and music. My audio visuals are
now totally digital, although I started in pre digital days, using
two and three Kodak Carousel projectors. My audio
visuals include underwater sequences and details can be found on
the Audio Visual page of my website www.imagine-photography.co.uk. In 2001 I obtained a
Distinction with the Photographic Alliance of Great Britain
(DPAGB).

In 1986 I moved from Essex to Surrey and
joined Cranleigh Sub Aqua Club and Godalming Photographic Club, with
whom I developed an interest in other forms of photography and
printing techniques. This led to my own darkroom and, latterly,
digital imaging. I also joined The Royal Society of Photography (RPS)
and earned an ARPS distinction in the Applied Category using
underwater images taken with slide film. This was followed in 2006
when I achieved a Fellowship distinction with the RPS in the Nature
category with digital prints.

Having the right type of diving is so
important for underwater photography and that is unlikely to be found
with a normal diving club. In 1988 therefore, I formed PHOTOSUB Underwater
Photography Club. This club provides the backdrop for much of
my diving. With a membership of circa 50 people.

I have been on the lecture circuit of the
Surrey Photographic Association since 1993 and regularly
give talks, slide shows and lectures, including photoshop
technique and how to produce digital audio visuals. Current
bookings can be found on the bookings page of this website. I have images available
for sale through two major photographic libraries or directly. Cards
and postcards are also available for sale from this website.

In February 2000, after 29 successful
years with an American bank, I took redundancy, which has given me
the opportunity to concentrate on my photography and diving. I
regularly organize diving trips for underwater photographers to
locations worldwide, such as Red Sea, Indonesia, French Polynesia,
Galapagos, Cocos Islands, South Africa, Mozambique, Philippines,
etc.

By building up successes with entries in
various British Photographic Exhibitions affiliated to the BPE Crown
Awards scheme I achieved the BPE1 award certificate in March 2007,
BPE2 in April 2007 and BPE3 in May 2008.

My Theme Portfolio entitled 'Lions of the
Sea' comprises images taken clockwise at Lembeh, Gangga, Lembeh and
three from the Red Sea.